
A Practical 2-Day Professional Training Programme for Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain and Business Professionals
Effective procurement can directly influence project cost, timelines, quality and overall business outcomes.
The Procurement Project Management programme by Hayford Learning Institute equips professionals with a practical, end-to-end framework to manage procurement throughout the project lifecycle from planning and sourcing to tendering, negotiation, contract execution, supplier performance, risk management and contract closeout.
The programme integrates internationally recognised project management principles aligned with the PMI/PMBOK Guide with practical procurement approaches relevant to banking, financial services and corporate environments.
Procurement within a project involves much more than purchasing goods or services. From deciding what to procure and how to source it, to selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance and managing risks, every stage can have a significant impact on project success.
This programme helps participants develop the skills to manage procurement as an integrated project function, ensuring stronger decision-making, supplier accountability, risk control and contractual outcomes.
Learning Objective
Develop effective procurement strategies
Select appropriate contract types
Structure and manage sourcing processes
Evaluate competing supplier bids
Negotiate contracts effectively
Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs
Manage contract changes and variations
Identify procurement related risks
Strengthen compliance and ethical controls
Build strategic supplier relationships
Manage disputes and escalations
Complete compliant contract closeout
Procurement’s role within the project life cycle; PMI/PMBOK procurement management knowledge area; procurement vs. purchasing vs. supply chain; key stakeholders and governance structures
Make-or-buy analysis; procurement management plan; needs assessment and specification writing; contract
type selection (fixed price, cost-reimbursable, time & materials); market analysis
RFI / RFQ / RFP processes; pre-qualification criteria; bid solicitation and evaluation methodology; weighted scoring models; case exercise: evaluating competing bids
Negotiation planning and tactics; principled negotiation vs. positional bargaining; key contract clauses (SLAs, penalties, termination, liability); legal and compliance essentials
Contract execution and kick-off; monitoring deliverables against SLAs/KPIs; change control and variation orders; managing scope creep in procured work
Identifying procurement-specific risks (supplier default, price volatility, regulatory exposure); risk response planning; ethics, anti-bribery and conflict-of-interest controls; audit readiness
Building strategic supplier partnerships; vendor performance scorecards and KPIs; escalation pathways and dispute resolution; managing multi-vendor projects
Formal contract closeout and final acceptance; documentation and knowledge transfer; lessons learned capture; capstone simulation: end-to-end procurement case study with group presentations
AED 8,000
12 Hours (2 days × 6 hours)
Instructor-led, classroom or
live virtual, with case studies
and applied exercises
Business Bay
Hayford Integrated Training Institute is one of the prestigious training institutes in the region and has a global presence. Hayford serves the professional and student community in the region and globally through its best-in-class training and development programmes.
Hayford led by an eminent team of experts with a cumulative experience of 300+ years of professional experience in varied industries and professional domains now offers a conducive environment for the students to develop their knowledge,
learn from the masters and practice what they have learned.
We offer three modes of training:
Online: Live interactive sessions with instructors.
Offline: Client-based or one-to-one sessions at our institute.
Pre-recorded: On-demand training videos for flexible learning.
Payments can be made via:
Bank transfer,
Online payment through a provided link (service fees may apply),
Installment plans are also available.
Yes, all training programs include soft copy study materials.
Hayford’s certificates are provided free of charge. However, for KHDA and other professional certifications, additional fees may apply.
Depending on the course, there may be a post-assessment evaluation to complete the program.
We provide mock tests and past paper revisions to help students prepare for the final exam.